Evidence for Previously Unidentified Sexual Transmission of Protozoan Parasites
Knowing the mode of transmission of a disease can affect its control and prevention. Here, we identify 5 protozoan parasites with demonstrated presence in seminal fluid, only 1 of which has been identified as a sexually transmitted disease among humans.
Main Authors: | Clara Crespillo-Andujar, Marta Díaz-Menéndez, Marta Mora-Rillo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2018-03-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/3/17-1838_article |
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